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Study in Germany:
from A1 to degree

Private universities and state Hochschulen. We help grade 11 graduates and students choose their path, prepare their language skills, and enroll. We work with verified partners.

🎓 After grade 11 🇬🇧 English-medium programs 📉 Near-free tuition 🇩🇪 German language prep

Your path to studying in Germany

1
Consultation
We choose the right path for your profile
2
German / IELTS
We prepare together
3
Documents
Translations, motivation letter
4
Application
To the university or via UniAssist
5
Visa & departure 🎉
Student in Germany

Two paths into a German university

The right choice depends on your goals, budget, and German level

⭐ Fast track

Private University

Enroll right after grade 11. English-medium instruction — no German required for admission. Recognized degree in 3–4 years.

3–4
years of study
B1+
German recommended
IELTS
or internal test
Language of instruction English
Requirements Diploma + language certificate
Entry test Internal online exam
Tuition from €6,000 / year
Discounts Higher grades = bigger discount
  • Enroll right after grade 11 — no preparatory year needed
  • English-medium: learn German in a real environment in parallel
  • Recognized EU bachelor's degree
  • Option to live in student housing and work part-time
  • International student environment
Find out the cost
We'll match it to your profile and budget
Consultation
🏛 Classic route

State University / Hochschule

Near-free tuition (€100–400/semester). Route via Studienkolleg for grade 11 graduates — one extra year, but a state university degree.

≈0
for tuition
B2
German required
+1 year
Studienkolleg
Language of instruction German (some programs in English)
After grade 11 Via Studienkolleg (+1 year)
After 2 years of KZ university Direct admission
Tuition €100–400 / semester (semester fee)
Blocked account ~€11,904 (for living expenses in Germany)
  • Near-free tuition — one of Germany's biggest advantages
  • Studienkolleg: 1-year preparatory course at the university, then enrollment
  • After 2 years at a Kazakhstani university — direct admission possible
  • State degree, recognized across the EU without nostrification
  • Eligible for DAAD and other scholarship programs
💡 Tip: if you don't have German yet — start now. You can realistically reach B1–B2 in a year with consistent study.
Learn more
We'll explain Studienkolleg, timelines, and document submission
Consultation
Criterion Private University State University / Hochschule
Entry after grade 11 ✓ Direct Via Studienkolleg (+1 year)
German language Not required for admission ! B2 mandatory
Language of instruction English German (some English programs)
Tuition from €6,000 / year €100–400 / semester
Degree Recognized private EU diploma State EU diploma
Scholarships Discount for high grades DAAD and other foundations
Work during studies ✓ Up to 20 hrs/week ✓ Up to 20 hrs/week

German language — the key to Germany

Online courses from zero to C1 — see the full program and sign up for a free diagnostic

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German language courses

Even if you plan to enroll at a private university in English — German will unlock all of Germany: communication, work, integration. And for a state university, B2 is mandatory. Classes are taught by an experienced InterStudy partner instructor.

A1–A2
Beginner
Volunteering, Ferienjob
B1
Intermediate
Ausbildung, Studienkolleg
B2
For university
State university / Hochschule
C1
Advanced
Master's degree, Goethe-Zertifikat

Cost of living in Germany

Real numbers for budget planning

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Tuition
from €100 / sem.
State universities charge only a semester fee of €100–400. Private universities — from €6,000/year.
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Monthly living costs
€900–1,100
Rent + food + transport. Depends on city: Munich and Berlin are more expensive, eastern Germany is cheaper.
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Blocked account
€11,904
Required for a student visa. The money stays yours — you withdraw ~€992 per month.
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Flight
€300–600
Almaty or Astana → Germany. Price depends on season and layovers.
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Part-time work
up to 520 hrs/year
Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Minimum wage — €12 / hour.
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Application costs
from €2,000
Document translations, university fees, support services. Ask for details in a consultation.
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Ausbildung — vocational training in Germany

An alternative to university: 3 years of hands-on training inside a German company. You receive a salary (€800–1,500/month), a recognized qualification, and real work experience in Europe. Requires German B1 and an employer contract.

💶 Paid while you study 🇩🇪 German B1 📜 After grade 11 🏥 IT, medicine, logistics & more
Ask about Ausbildung →
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How InterStudy helps you get into a German university

We work with verified partners across Germany. Together we assess your profile, choose a university to match your field and budget, prepare documents, and guide you at every step — from choosing a university to getting your visa.

  • Free initial consultation — we assess your profile and goals
  • University or Hochschule selection to match your field and budget
  • German language courses — from zero to the required level
  • Help with motivation letter, translations, and document submission
  • Support through the visa and blocked account stages